
John Spencer is a pioneering outer space architect and the recipient of design awards from NASA for his work on the International Space Station (ISS). He founded the Space Tourism Society (STS) in 1996 and co-founded...


Join us on our quest for the extraordinary! Sam McKee (@polymath_sam) has 9 university qualifications across 4 subjects including doctorates in history and philosophy of science and molecular biology. He researches both at two British universities and contributes to both space science and cancer research. Meet fellow polymaths and discipline leaders working on the frontiers of research from all over the world. Be inspired to pursue knowledge and drive the world forwards. Watch and share interviews with professors, lecturers, researchers, engineers, scientists and astronauts, right here! We talk to the most extraordinary people working on the frontiers for humanity, driving research forwards and changing the world that we live in. We dive deep with thinkers, academics and true icons - many of whom you won't yet have heard of. Listen to us here and on podcast whilst you drive, exercise, do chores, and be inspired to pursue extraordinary in your own life. www.sam-mckee.co.uk
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Signup to Generate a PitchJoin us on our quest for the extraordinary! Sam McKee (@polymath_sam) has 9 university qualifications across 4 subjects including doctorates in history and philosophy of science and molecular biology. He researches both at two British universities and contributes to both space science and cancer research.
Recent episodes include "Episode 73: Space Tourism and Architecture with John Spencer" (28 October 2026, 48 minutes), "Episode 72: NASA Astronaut Dan Tani: Spacewalks, Teamwork & The Future of Space Exploration" (22 October 2026, 59 minutes), and "Episode 71 - Genomics and Gene Sequencing - Dr Ros Jackson" (14 October 2026, 43 minutes).
Polymath World Channel publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 51 minutes.
Booking probability for Polymath World Channel is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Polymath World Channel requires a Pod Score of 81 or higher. Polymath World Channel's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Polymath World Channel are Universities & Colleges and Scientific Research & Development. Polymath World Channel has a science audience.
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John Spencer is a pioneering outer space architect and the recipient of design awards from NASA for his work on the International Space Station (ISS). He founded the Space Tourism Society (STS) in 1996 and co-founded...

Episode #72
From building model rockets to exploring space, NASA astronaut Dan Tani shares his inspiring journey and experiences as a spaceflight veteran. Discover the importance of teamwork and followership during space missions...

Dr Ros Jackson has worked for Illumina in Cambridge for the past two decades, during which time gene sequencing has become cheap, accurate, rapid and accessible. The data revolution from massive, parallel sequencing has...

Episode 70: Becoming Martian | How Evolution Could Change Humans on Mars with Scott Solomon What would happen to the human body and mind if we lived on Mars for generations? In Episode 70, Professor Scott Solomon...

Episode #69
Episode 69: Humans to Mars, the Moon & the Future of Space Exploration | Dr. Tiffany Vora What will it take for humanity to become a multi-planetary civilization? In Episode 69 of Polymath World, Dr. Tiffany Vora...

Chris Barber is the founder and CEO of ISSET. For over 20 years he has been running programs for young people with astronauts, NASA personnel, and first-class STEM programs which have resulted in over 60 experiments...

Episode 67: Dr. Andrew Jackson on Zoology, Bioengineering, Science & Religion Can science, engineering, and theology work together to deepen our understanding of the universe? In Episode 67 of Polymath World, Sam speaks...

Episode #66
Summary Harry Amos shares his journey from evangelical faith to atheism, exploring the role of faith, doubt, and intellectual inquiry in his life. This episode delves into his experiences with religious festivals...

Episode.65 | The Ethics of Space Medicine | Samuel McKee on Space Surgery & Future Missions What happens when an astronaut needs emergency medical care millions of miles from Earth? In Episode 65, Samuel McKee explores...

Episode #63
Frank White — The Overview Effect, Space Philosophy and Humanity's Place in the Cosmos What happens when we stop seeing Earth as a collection of nations, resources and competing interests—and see it instead as one...

Episode Title: ISS Commander Steve Swanson on Spacewalks, Soyuz, and Space Lettuce Description: What does it take to command the International Space Station? In this episode, Dr. Steve Swanson—a veteran of three...

Polymath, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716), if new to you, has had an enormous impact on many important aspects of your life in the 21st Century. Learn from Dr Lloyd Strickland, interviewed by Sam McKee, how...

Imagine playing a role in bringing Astronauts - British, European, and American into UK schools. Upturned faces as the children listen attentively and learn to think bigger as they look to the sky in new ways. This has...

Episode #59
<p>CHRISTIANITY</p><p><br></p><p>What is Christianity? Does it work? How does it shape the Western world? Glen Scrivener, author of the award-winning book "The Air We Breathe", director of the 321 course on Christianity...

Episode #59
CHRISTIANITY What is Christianity? Does it work? How does it shape the Western world? Glen Scrivener, author of the award-winning book "The Air We Breathe", director of the 321 course on Christianity and CEO of the...

<p>CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY</p><p><br></p><p>Dr Shaun Steveson is lecturer in philosophy at Manchester Metropolitan University. He is an expert of philosophy of death, which not many people realise is a subject. His...

<p>A City On Mars</p><p><br></p><p>Dr Kelly Weinersmith is a scientist, pop-sci author, and podcaster. She is on the biosciences faculty at Rice University, a research associate at the Smithsonian Environmental Research...

Episode #56
<p>Nuclear Propulsion</p><p><br></p><p>Can we travel further, faster in space with nuclear propulsion? As NASA gets ready to launch Space Reactor-1 Freedom (SR-1) in 2028 we explore the details of this technology. This...

<p>GENE EDITING AND TERRAFORMING MARS</p><p><br></p><p>Dr Erika DeBenedictus is CEO of Pioneer Labs. She is a computational physicist and synthetic biologist working at the intersection of space science and the life...

<p>COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY AND HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT</p><p><br></p><p>Many thanks to the British Interplanetary Society for allowing me to publish this lecture on my channel. I was delighted and honoured to speak at the BIS...
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EVP - Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools
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